An attractive box can entice a consumer to grab it enthusiastically from a store shelf. Even the finest products may be left behind if their look is too pedestrian. One-third of consumers make a decision based on packaging.
A customer entranced by the appearance of their purchase can spark even more sales by posting pictures of it on social media. Materials, shapes, colors, and typography can be factors in customer appeal. Manufacturers may apply methods such as tinting, die cutting, and digital printing, to create a siren call to potential buyers. Boxes may also occupy or transform into displays that attract the attention of shoppers.
Preventing damage during shipping can also be a vital component in the design of a box. Some companies add specially fabricated dividers and pads to ...(Full Article)

IndustryNet recently reported packaging and corrugated box companies in the U.S. are seeing rapid growth as multiple market influences, including e-commerce, subscription boxes, and the ever-growing popularity of convenience foods continue to stoke demand for numerous types of boxes and packaging services. Today, IndustryNet takes a look at some of the top box manufacturers in the U.S. that are helping to meet this demand.
ReadyOne Industries is an exceptional company. They are proud to employ individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. At ReadyOne's packaging division in El Paso, Texas, they provide jobs for 1,300 workers. Their products include corrugated boxes, packaging and storage solutions. They offer both design and logistics services for El Paso and Northern Me...(Full Article)

As IndustryNet reported in May 2017, the U.S. packaging industry is seeing rapid growth. Experts anticipated at the time that sales growth would remain strong through the year.
Similarly, box companies in the U.S. reported growth across all regions. Rigid box makers stood out in the industry.
Packaging manufacturers on the whole saw an increase in sales (.24 percent) to nearly $57.2 billion. Nationally, five percent of companies reported employment increases, slightly higher than four percent for U.S. manufacturing overall.
The Wall Street Journal reported the Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index fell in November, yet it remains "solidly in growth mode." In fact, recent economic data reveals, the U.S. "has an important manufacturing base, which represents roughly 15...(Full Article)

According to new data reported this week by IndustryNet, West Virginia's manufacturing workforce shrank for yet another year, though the rate at which the state is losing jobs appears to be slowing. Policy shifts crafted by the new administration could have a major impact on West Virginia manufacturing, and steady improvements in the state's business climate may also serve to boost industrial production in the years to come.
This post will explore major trends in West Virginia manufacturing, delving into city, county, and regional data. We'll also examine some of the major announcements over the past several years, and assess the state's outlook in light of new Trump Administration policies - particularly in the ailing coal industry.
The year in review
West Virginia manufacturer...(Full Article)

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